Where To Go Ice Skating In London For Christmas 2019

Ice skating at Somerset House

We love London in the winter. If skating's your thing, you're in the right place, as we've rounded up the best Christmas 2019 ice skating rinks in London. Looking for other festive things to do? Take a look at our Christmas in London page.

Skate at Somerset House ice rink 2019

Ice skating in the Courtyard at Somerset House

Somerset House marks the 20th anniversary of its ice rink this year. The courtyard at Somerset House will be frozen over once again for the Fortnum & Mason rink, centred around a 40ft tall Christmas tree. Look out for the special club nights , plus skate school, and Alpine-themed Fortnum's Lodge.

The Christmas Arcade returns too, for a chance to stock up on Fortnum's goodies before the big day, as well as the Skate Lounge — a bar and cafe overlooking the ice rink (we highly recommend the gingerbread, if last year is anything to go by).

Somerset House, 13 November 2019-12 January 2020. Tickets on sale in September 2019.

Hyde Park Winter Wonderland ice rink 2019

Skate around the bandstand at Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park

The ice rink at Winter Wonderland is set around the bandstand, with a fairy light canopy, and acoustic musicians serenading the skaters on evening sessions. For atmosphere alone, it's one of our faves, and it also claims to be the largest open air ice rink in the UK (it does get busy). Of course, you have to battle through the madness of Winter Wonderland to get there, which loses it a few points.

Tower of London ice rink 2019

Hampton Court Palace ice rink 2019

Go ice skating at Hampton Court Palace

The Tudor backdrop of Hampton Court Palace makes a fantastic setting for taking to the ice. Once you've glided and twirled to your heart's content, warm up with mulled wine, other hot, cold and alcoholic drinks as well as festive snacks at the Ice Rink Cafe & Bar.

Natural History Museum ice rink

This South Kensington ice rink is always the first to open for the season, in time for October half term. Skate around the Christmas tree in the courtyard of the museum, surrounded by fairylit trees. Not a skater? No problem — the cafe bar and balcony, offers a view over the ice rink while you sup on a hot chocolate or mulled wine.

Natural History Museum. It ran October 2018-January 2019. Keep an eye on the website for the 2019 launch date, probably sometime in October.